Audio & video software forum: Dvd to computer converter software

Hi all! I am looking for suggestions what software ( and what format Mp4 Mpeg, avi, etc) to use for converting my dvds to a digital format to put on my netbook computer.

I have looked and read reviews but need software that can convert normal movie dvds and also tv series disc sets.

Also if anyone has any good suggestions on programs to use to watch them on would be great too. I am using a Toshiba netbook with N280 processor and with 1 gb ram (for now) if that makes a difference on performance.

handbrakehttp://handbrake.fr/?article=downloadTips: you need to have a .NET component installed before you install it. There's a 7-day limitation, and no way to renew or purchase the software once the time limit is expired. and Can't do a back up of the movies you buy.

shareware

Wondershare DVD Ripper Platinumhttp://www.dvd-ripper-copy.com/dvd-ripper-platinum.html#165Tips: trial version for 30days with watermark on output. so you need to buy before really to use it. but it's easy to install and it's Highly support converting HD (High Definition). Not like some ordinary DVD rippers, wondershare can rip even copyright protected DVDs

magic DVDhttp://www.magicdvdripper.com/download.htmTips: trial version for 30days with watermark on output. so you need to buy before really to use it. It is an ease-to-use DVD ripper, the function of backuping DVD is very useful.

I also have a lot of DVD collections. When I met a good movie, I usually see it a few times for a better understanding. So I use a DVD ripper to convert my DVDs to AVI for a backup on my computer. Here are some guides show how to convert DVD to other video formats. http://www.rersoft.com/dvd-vob-file/dvd-to-video.html Hope it will help.

you can use DVD shrink to rip your dvd's and store the files as VOB's, I have about 3-400 dvd's stored as vob's, put them onto an external hard drive, and plug into my ps3.... very handy.or your what you're after, copy the movies you want to watch frequently onto your netbook.

VLC plays almost any video format, it's free, download a copy and try it out.

The first ripping tool I ever used!; works well on both operating systems. And it's free! It can rip and convert any DVD into any video format. I definitely recommend purchasing it above other programs. Only downside is that it does not rip uncompressed audio which means it has to render in Final Cut Pro and most non-linear editing programs.

2. Handbrake FREE! Both MAC and PChttp://handbrake.fr/?article=downloadIf you're into free stuff, then you'll love Handbrake. It's a great program for what it isCfree. It also has a simple user interface that makes it very attractive to newbie rippers.

Daniusoft DVD Ripper software $39-PChttp://www.daniusoft.com/dvd-ripper.html#135The Platinum version of DVD Ripper software, I like the friendly userface and the video edition to crop my video clip and setting parameter for my iPod and Blackberry.

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